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King of Hearts
Studio album by
Brandon Lake
ReleasedJune 13, 2025 (2025-06-13)
Genre
Length1:13:06
Label
Producer
Brandon Lake albums chronology
Coat of Many Colors
(2023) 		King of Hearts
(2025)
Singles from King of Hearts
  1. "That's Who I Praise"
    Released: July 29, 2024 (2024-07-29)
  2. "Hard Fought Hallelujah"
    Released: November 8, 2024 (2024-11-08)
  3. "I Know a Name"
    Released: February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)

King of Hearts is the fifth studio album by Brandon Lake.[1][2][3] The album will be released on June 13, 2025 (2025-06-13), through Provident Label Group and Sony Records.[4][5][6] It features two No. 1 singles, "That's Who I Praise"[7][8] and "Hard Fought Hallelujah".[9][10][11] The album features guest appearances from Jelly Roll, CeCe Winans, Hank Bentley and Hulvey.[1]

Background

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King of Hearts was first announced on April 2, 2025 (2025-04-02). Brandon Lake announced the album through a "record reveal" live performance at the Riviera Theater in Charleston, South Carolina. The performance was live-streamed later that day.[12][13] Lake stated about the inspiration behind the album, "It's not for the seemingly put together, but for those honest about their brokenness, longing to connect with their Creator. He is King of the universe, nations, creation-but most of all, King of hearts."[14]

Release and promotion

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Three singles were released off of the album, predating the album's release.[15][16] The lead single of King of Hearts was "That's Who I Praise", which was released on July 9, 2024 (2024-07-09).[17] The song was written by Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Benjamin William Hastings, Micah Nichols, and Jake Lawson, better known as Jvke. It was produced by Micah Nichols.[18] The song charted notably, peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs, and remaining at the top of that chart for nine weeks.[19] The song spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Christian Airplay chart, tying it with "I Thank God" by JWLKRS and Housefires as the longest time spent at No. 1 on that chart of the 2020s.[7] It additionally peaked at No. 12 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 and No. 39 on the Recorded Music New Zealand Hot Singles chart.[20]

The second single released off of King of Hearts was "Hard Fought Hallelujah", which was released on November 8, 2024 (2024-11-08).[21][22] The song was written by Brandon lake, Steven Furtick, Benjamin William Hastings, Chis Brown, Rodrick Simmons, and Jason Bradley DeFord, better known as Jelly Roll. It was also produced by Micah Nichols. "Hard Fought Hallelujah" peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100,[23] marking his first entry on the chart.[10] It additionally reached No. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart,[24] and No. 18 on the RMNZ Hot Singles chart.[25]

The third, and final single of the album, was "I Know a Name", released on February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14).[26][27][28] It was written by Brandon Lake, Hank Bentley, Stevent Furtick, and Jacob Scooter. It was produced by Chris Brown and Steven Furtick. The song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.[29]

Writing and development

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Lake stated at the "record reveal" performance that the song "Sevens" is in reference to the rainbow, which features seven colors.[12] He stated about the inspiration behind the album, "It's not for the seemingly put together, but for those honest about their brokenness, longing to connect with their Creator. He is King of the universe, nations, creation-but most of all, King of hearts."[14]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Plans"  3:46
2."King of Hearts"  4:28
3."Hard Fought Hallelujah" (with Jelly Roll)
Micah Nichols5:16
4."Daddy's DNA"  4:30
5."I Know a Name" (with CeCe Winans)
  • Lake
  • Hank Bentley
  • Furtick
  • Jacob Scooter
5:39
6."As For Me & My Home"  4:14
7."The Great I Am Can"  5:22
8."Remember the Miracles" (with Hank Bentley)  5:32
9."Right in the Middle" (with Hulvey)  3:28
10."But God"  3:14
11."Watch This!"  4:36
12."Spare Change"  4:56
13."Ghost Stories"  4:48
14."Sevens"  4:21
15."That's Who I Praise"
Nichols3:48
16."The Half Has Not Been Told"  5:34
Total length:1:13:06

References

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  1. ^ a b Nicholson, Jessica (2025-04-04). "Brandon Lake Sets New 'King of Hearts' Album, 48-City Arena Headlining Tour". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  2. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2025-04-04). "Brandon Lake Sets New 'King of Hearts' Album, 48-City Arena Headlining Tour". MSN. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  3. ^ Houde, Colleen (2025-04-03). "Brandon Lake releasing new album for the broken and seeking". Reach FM. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  4. ^ Clarks, Jesse (2025-04-04). "Brandon Lake Announces 'King Of Hearts' 2025-2026 Tour". TheChristianBeat. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  5. ^ "Brandon Lake Announces New Album _King of Hearts_ and Ambitious Headlining Tour". Sohu. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
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  7. ^ a b Asker, Jim (2025-02-13). "Brandon Lake's 'That's Who I Praise' Ties Longest No. 1 Christian Airplay Run This Decade". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  8. ^ Asker, Jim (2024-10-15). "Brandon Lake's 'That's Who I Praise' Tops Hot Christian Songs Chart: 'God Is Moving Through This Song'". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  9. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2025-02-07). "Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake Release Collaborative Version of 'Hard Fought Hallelujah': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  10. ^ a b Zellner, Xander (2024-11-19). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Brandon Lake Arrives With Viral Hit 'Hard Fought Hallelujah'". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  11. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2025-01-22). "Jelly Roll & Christian Artist Brandon Lake Tease New Version of 'Hard Fought Hallelujah'". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  12. ^ a b "Lakehouse Presents: The Record Reveal Livestream". YouTube. 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  13. ^ Longs, Herb (2025-04-03). "Brandon Lake Announces New Album 'King Of Hearts' Coming June 13". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  14. ^ a b Yap, Timothy (2025-04-04). "Brandon Lake to Release New Album "King Of Hearts" on June 13". JubileeCast. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
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  17. ^ Clarks, Jessie (July 29, 2024). "Brandon Lake Debuts Highly Anticipated New Single "That's Who I Praise" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  18. ^ "That's Who I Praise | Official Song Resources on SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  19. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. 2024-10-19. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  20. ^ "Hot Singles Chart | The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Official New Zealand Music Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 2024-08-30. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  21. ^ Raye, Miranda (2025-02-07). "Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake Release Powerful New Version Of "Hard Fought Hallelujah"". Country Rebel. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  22. ^ "Brandon Lake Collabs With Jelly Roll for New Version of "Hard Fought Hallelujah"". Protestia. 2025-01-22. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  23. ^ "Hot 100". Billboard. 2024-11-23. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  24. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. 2024-11-23. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  25. ^ "Hot Singles". Recorded Music New Zealand. 2024-11-15. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  26. ^ Yap, Timothy (2025-02-15). "Elevation Worship and Brandon Lake Release New Song, "I Know A Name"". JubileeCast. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  27. ^ Clarks, Jesse (2025-02-14). "Elevation Worship & Brandon Lake Drop New Song "I Know A Name"". TheChristianBeat. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  28. ^ "Elevation Worship and Brandon Lake release powerful new song, "I Know a Name"". JesusFreakHideout. 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  29. ^ "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. 2025-03-01. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
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